National Sports

Canada in uncharted territory, atop CONCACAF World Cup qualifying with 6 more games

EDMONTON — Canada finds itself in uncharted territory in its quest for a berth in the FIFA 2022 Qatar World Cup -- alone in top spot of CONCACAF's final round of qualifying with six games to go.

Nov 17, 2021 1:31 AM Read more >

Larin scores twice to lift Canada to 2-1 win over Mexico, and into top spot in group

EDMONTON — When Cyle Larin showed up in Edmonton ahead of Canada’s World Cup qualifying matches against Costa Rica and Mexico, he was so sick that he couldn’t eat.

Nov 17, 2021 12:00 AM Read more >

Campbell picks up 3rd shutout of the season in 100th NHL game, Leafs blank Predators

TORONTO — Sheldon Keefe is running out of adjectives to describe Jack Campbell. One word, however, continues to surface — consistency.

Nov 16, 2021 11:48 PM Read more >

Hellebuyck stops 32 shots in Jets' 5-2 victory over Oilers

WINNIPEG — Connor Hellebuyck knew it wasn't going to be an easy night in net, but he got a lot of help and it paid off. Hellebuyck made 32 saves as the Winnipeg Jets downed the Western Conference-leading Edmonton Oilers 5-2 on Tuesday.

Nov 16, 2021 11:16 PM Read more >

Cornelius scores rushing touchdown to lead Edmonton Elks past Toronto Argonauts 13-7

TORONTO — Winning ugly is just fine with rookie Taylor Cornelius and the Edmonton Elks.

Nov 16, 2021 10:51 PM Read more >

Rangers edge Canadiens 3-2 for fourth-straight win

NEW YORK — Chris Kreider had another goal, Kaapo Kakko scored for the second straight game, and the New York Rangers beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 Tuesday night for their fourth straight win.

Nov 16, 2021 10:08 PM Read more >

Atkinson's OT goal lifts Flyers over Flames 2-1

PHILADELPHIA — Cam Atkinson scored 45 seconds into overtime and Carter Hart made 33 saves to lift the Philadelphia Flyers to a 2-1 victory over the Calgary Flames on Tuesday night. Kevin Hayes also scored for the Flyers.

Nov 16, 2021 10:00 PM Read more >

Hegarty-Aubin scores OT winner to lift Cape Breton 4-3 over Moncton in QMJHL

CAPE BRETON, N.B. — Emile Hegarty-Aubin scored the game-winner in overtime to lift the Cape Breton Eagles to a 4-3 victory over the Moncton Wildcats in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League action on Tuesday.

Nov 16, 2021 9:03 PM Read more >

Gaudreau makes 36 saves in Sting's 4-2 OHL win over Knights

SARNIA, Ont. — Nolan DeGurse scored the game-winning goal and Benjamin Gaudreau made 36 saves as the Sarnia Sting upset the London Knights 4-2 in the Ontario Hockey League on Tuesday.

Nov 16, 2021 8:39 PM Read more >

B.C.'s flooded, devastated highways strand hockey teams, halt games

Getting a hockey team home is half the battle in B.C. as mudslides, floods and collapsing highways have stranded several.

Nov 16, 2021 5:16 PM Read more >